Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II is a seminal 1990 role-playing game developed by Atlus and published by Namco for the NES (Famicom). Departing from the novels that inspired the original game, this sequel introduces the post-apocalyptic Tokyo setting that would define the entire Shin Megami Tensei franchise. You explore a vast, ruined wasteland in a top-down view, engaging in challenging first-person turn-based combat in dungeons while recruiting and fusing demons to build your ultimate party.
How to Play
Your objective is to navigate the fallout-ravaged Tokyo, negotiate with demons to recruit them, and use the Cathedral of Shadows to fuse them into stronger allies. In your browser, the standard NES controls apply:
- Movement / Navigation: Arrow Keys (D-pad)
- Confirm / Attack / Talk: Z (A Button)
- Cancel / Back: X (B Button)
- Menu / Pause: Enter (Start)
Tips
- Talk before fighting: Not all demons are immediately hostile. Try negotiating to recruit them, which is essential as fused demons are vastly stronger than wild ones.
- Manage your Magnetite (MAG): Summoned demons consume MAG with every step you take. Keep a small party while exploring and only summon your strongest team for boss fights.
- Exploit elemental weaknesses: Magic plays a massive role in combat. Using a spell that targets a demon’s weakness can end a difficult battle in a single turn.
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